Poi Dog from folk to soul to funk

January 05, 2012

Like Smashing Pumpkins, Common, the Staple Singers, Rise Against, Kanye West, Poi Dog Pondering is a musical gem that makes us puff out our chest with pride as it goes all over the globe, representing Chicago with good music. And like these hometown musicians, Frank Orrall and his roots-y rock crew have a style of their own (from the early folk to more soul and funk these days), with that Chicago Sound undertone.

Why go: The Paramount Theatre has been offering prime entertainment with its season ticket subscription series.

Reconsider: With the band's many lineup changes over the years, you've lost touch with Poi Dog.